The undersigned, Secretary of State of the United States, informs M. Sérurier, in reply to his note of this instant, demanding the indication of an hour for an immediate audience, that he is ready to receive in writing any communication the minister of France desires to have made to the Government of the United States.
The undersigned has the honor to offer M. Sérurier the assurances of his very great consideration,
JOHN FORSYTH.
Mr. Sérurier to Mr. Forsyth.
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WASHINGTON, February 23, 1835.
Hon. JOHN FORSYTH,
Secretary of State.
SIR: My object in asking you this morning to name the hour at which it would suit you to receive me was in order that I might, in consequence of my recall as minister of His Majesty near the United States, present and accredit M. Pageot, the first secretary of this legation, as chargé d'affaires of the King. This presentation, which, according to usage, I calculated on making in person, I have the honor, in compliance with the desire expressed to me by you, to make in the form which you appear to prefer.
I thank you, sir, for the facilities which you have been kind enough to afford me in the note preceding that now answered, also of this morning's date, and which crossed the letter in which I demanded an interview.
I have the honor to renew to you, sir, the assurance of my high consideration.